Full Professor in » Gastroenterology «

Scientific Environment

The professorship is assigned to the TUM School of Medicine and Health, one of Germany’s leading medical faculties in research and teaching. The professor will serve as the head of the Department of Internal Medicine II, Gastroenterology at the TUM University Hospital. The TUM University Hospital is an academic center providing tertiary care and is dedicated to scientific excellence. Collaborations with the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the German Center for Translational Cancer Research (DKTK), the Bavarian Center for Cancer Research (BZKF) and the interdisciplinary research environment of the greater Munich area enable outstanding research and teaching. An excellent scientific and clinical infrastructure, supported by state‑of‑the‑art platforms, enables cutting‑edge research and high‑quality clinical care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and strategically develop clinical care as head of the Department of Internal Medicine II, Gastroenterology.
• Conduct innovative and clinically relevant research aligned with the strategic research priorities of the TUM School of Medicine and Health.
• Promote early‑career scientists through mentorship and early‑career program participation.
• Teach in the Bachelor's and Master’s degree programs at TUM and contribute to the field of gastroenterology.
• Advance the discipline through an innovative, forward‑thinking, and integrative approach in collaboration with other specialties.

Qualifications

• Exceptional international research and teaching reputation with a well‑established academic record.
• Outstanding doctoral degree or equivalent scientific qualification.
• Board certification in internal medicine and gastroenterology and substantial clinical leadership experience.
• International research experience and proven ability to apply for and lead collaborative research projects funded by recognized institutions (e.g. ERC, DFG).
• Pedagogical aptitude and commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Active engagement in promoting early‑career scientists with a focus on equal opportunities.

Our Offer

TUM provides excellent working conditions in a lively scientific community embedded in the vibrant research environment of the Greater Munich Area. The TUM environment is multicultural, with English serving as the common language of scientific interaction. The holder of the professorship will not be employed as a civil servant (Beamte) under German law. Patient‑care duties as head of the Department of Internal Medicine II, Gastroenterology will be regulated through a head physician contract with the university hospital’s board of management. The TUM Munich Dual Career Office (MDCO) offers tailored career consulting, relocation assistance, and support for new professors and their families.

Your Application

TUM is an equal opportunity employer and explicitly encourages applications from women. The position is suitable for disabled persons; disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude, and professional performance. Please submit your application by 30 November 2025 via the TUM recruitment portal: Contact:

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